GITZO SYSTEMATIC TRIPOD REVIEW - the best tripod on the market?

[@titianobsidian6549]

Stumbled into getting a gitzo twenty years ago its still going strong. However back then don't think carbon fibre was an option so it's all magnesium and heavy. While it's very similar to what they make now it looks like the details have been refined. Temped to get a new one and loose half the weight without sacrificing rigidity.

[@philpayne5156]

Totally agree with you about the excellence of Gitzo tripods Matt. Love my smaller and lighter Gitzo GT3532S with a GH3382QD ball head. Best tripod I've owned!

[@MattBishopPhotography]

All Pentaxians have great taste in the right gear mate

[@philpayne5156]

@@MattBishopPhotography Of course! Gitzo also make excellent camera bags.

[@olcanakcay]

This man deserves much more views and likes only due his accent

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Only for my accent? Wow! Thanks! Your too kind !

[@Bikerbeest]

Today my Gitzo tripod has been arrived , the same one as you I am very happy with my tripod

[@DD23-1]

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[@grumpytrumpy8015]

Ha , nice review Matt. That’s about a casual but honest as reviews come . I’am considering some Gitzo products to replace my Manfrotto ( the other Italian ) now. Still waiting on your Gitzo three way thou, hopefully that’s coming soon! All the best pal.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Thanks a lot. Yes the three way would be nice to try out for sure

[@danielson_9211]

Bought the exact same one last year before the price went up and came with the Gitzo backpack hahah. Was using a hand me down someone gave me and this was the first one I bought, I love it, getting lazy so going to get the bowl and leveling base, adjusting each leg at time sucks. Oh have the RRS Bh-55 on old tripod the Gitzo one is better, especially in cold weather, the RRS has 2 small knobs which are pain to use in cold weather. The friction control on the head is awesome works almost like a gimbal, I can put my R5 with the 100-500 and it won't move or my A1 and 200-600.

[@raymondpenalver7095]

Looks like a really good tripod, thanks for the great indeph look at this, wouldn't mind getting one of those pentax tops too, always love your videos and photos Matt, have a great weekend 😀

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Cheers mate. Yeh, great tripod and yes, great top! Have a great weekend!!!!

[@gregl.7465]

Cool tripod. Jacket is even cooler 😊. Thanks for the review!

[@MattBishopPhotography]

It’s becoming a popular jacket amongst my followers these days that’s for sure

[@Darltornjacket]

I’ve been using 2 Gitzo’s for 30 years. A reporter and a Studex aluminum legs. Excellent. Still work like a champ. I also used Linhofs. Also excellent but, not as versatile. Buy, quality!!!!

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Exactly!

[@MrTimMifsud]

Based on this review, and the fact that he is a fellow Aussie, this is the only video review of this particular model, I’ve put in my order.

[@DD23-1]

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[@peterh5306]

Great review and nice surroundings - thanks. I have a Gitzo GT3542XLS since severals years now and it works and looks like new; great piece of engineering. When fully extended it is 79“ high (without the head). With my 76kg, I‘ve made push-ups on it, which didn‘t impress it at all.

[@widikdorianakbar1019]

Love QR tripod ... Makeit quick to do some quick action

[@tompetersphotography]

Mate that was a great review! You can across really real and honest

[@DD23-1]

😂

[@danielson_9211]

Bought mine 3 years ago and still works like it came out of the box, borrowed plenty of tripods, this was my first one I purchased, all my friends have bought at least 3 before going Gitzo. Save your money and just buy once.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

There you go. Well you know exactly what I am talking about then. Have a great day and thanks for commenting

[@LuigiNespeca]

This looks like a real beast!

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Just like your tik Tok hey mate?

[@LuigiNespeca]

@@MattBishopPhotography Tik Tok Rocks!

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Ahahahahahahahahaha

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

There are so many hidden components of a product, that you would never know about..........unless you're a product designer..........or you have had the misfortune of experiencing THAT specific problem. For example, about 10 years ago, I purchased a Manfrotto "travel" tripod. Used it 2 or 3 times.........until a leg section fell off in my hand, in my living room, while I was extending a leg. Fortunately, there was no camera mounted. The POINT is........I never thought about how the leg sections stay attached. Turns out, there are clips that are holding the leg sections together. So, on a 9 section (3 sections per leg) tripod, there are 9 of those clips (inside the leg tubes). Who knew? 3 guesses.......and the first two don't count........as to what material those clips on that Manfrotto "travel" tripod were made out of? If you type, "steel"..........you would be WRONG! They were made out of a brittle plastic. I would guess the part cost less than 10 cents. Similar to how NOBODY doing an auto review on KZbin will tell you how easy it is to access the starter, water pump, or A/C compressor on a vehicle (you don't want to find out AFTER the fact, that the engine needs to come out, in order to replace that component); NOBODY doing a tripod review will mention those clips.........or what they are made of. A $1,500 tripod for an amateur photographer is beyond excessive, but a $1,500 tripod held together by cheap and inferior components is INEXCUSABLE. Perhaps Gitzo uses another method for keeping their leg sections attached, perhaps they use the same plastic as the Manfrotto, or maybe they're attached using stainless steel clips. The POINT is.........the consumer does not know. The cynic in me says that they're the same cheap plastic as the Manfrotto, because it were anything better, THAT would be something worthy of mentioning in their marketing materials.

[@RayLombardi]

Great comment mate! Could not agree more.

[@kenalgee]

Gitzo and Pentax you like your retro gear mate.

[@jeg569]

I have just recently bought the Gitzo GT3542L tripod and the GH4383QD tripod head, I cant figure out why Gitzo would make the panning degrees read right to left, and the ballhead torque turn anti clockwise to make it tighter.

[@benconover72]

Yes, I can read it. Ball head is : Gitzo GH4383LR. Bonus, I wrote it down.

[@mrz1342]

hi I bought systematic series 3 but I am wondering if series 5 is better to exchange? please advise.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

This is the first systematic that I have used. This is specific model is a series 4. What were you exactly looking at? I may be able to help you make that decision

[@mrz1342]

@@MattBishopPhotography I bought systematic series 3 but I saw series 5 later. I want to know what is the quality advantage of series 5 over 3 to make decision if I should keep or exchange it?

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Which series 3 model do you have exactly? If the tripod dimensions, weight and manageability are working for you with the model, is a change necessary? For myself for example I would consider getting a mountaineer, removing the centre column and using it as my travel tripod rather than the cheap Chinese travel tripod that i have at the moment

[@mrz1342]

@@MattBishopPhotography of course series 3 is working for my landscape photography but if series 5 has an advantage for quality I would change it.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

@@mrz1342 I imagine you have the GT3543LS. Obviously with every series we have as lightly advance in technology. I am not too sure if there are big differences btw the 2 but I’d be happy to find out for you

[@BlackTreasureMap]

I wonder what is the maximum weight this is rated for ....may be able to hold my long range guns as well as cameras!

[@littleredridinghood5622]

I use mine a lot.. I photograph eagles .. Mine in a GT3540XLS 6X with a large JOBU gimbal .. I use a Canon 1DMK4 and Canon EF500 F4 IS ...

[@PratchSiridhara]

great review thank you

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Appreciate that!

[@garethwilliams976]

A fine tripod indeed but of all photo gear the tripod is best purchased used. Then we have to consider your needs. For architecture and studio one needs as hefty as you can get and with preferably a geared head. The mass of the tripod is part of the equation! If hiking one needs light weight and sturdy so in relation to weight/cost carbon fibre does not cut it - the weight saving is greater with bigger tripods and resistance to vibration not proven. If doing close up in situ one wants maximum flexibility, ability to stand in water and mud so normal tripods are out! However as a general purpose tripod this is a good choice but no, repeat not, bought new!. Suggestions- There are others just as good and maybe cheaper. Architecture: Berlebach (Bigger uni range) or Ries with Manfrotto 405 or equiv. Hiking. Peak design (aluminium better weight/cost than carbon) ir Manfrotto befree. Close up Benbo or uniloc - preferably with individually adjustable centre columnHope this helps but do buy used!

[@enricomarconi8358]

Great review and I totally stand by you Matt. I have two myself (one is a traveller but what an amazing little thing that is!). Yes, quality 360 degrees, I agree with you! And thank you for the compliments on Italian things, it's true we're a bit of perfectionists... The one I want to get is your model as I've a traveller and a mountaineer, but I still think the heavier the better for landscape photography. I'm very glad to see you shoot Pentax! Great camera! (I started when I was a kid with one!).

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Thanks a lot…..grazie mille!!!! I hope the video helped in your decision. If you need any advice you know where to find me. Forza Pentax!

[@madlenheather3622]

Comparison to Ferrari is rather bad as those leak oils like crazy :)

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Hahahahah

[@Gazzab6]

The Kingjoy C85is just as good as this tripod and comes with a levelling base / bowl and stainless steel spikes as standard for £449 compared to the Series 3 Gitzo with the accessories for £1,131.

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

Blah, blah, blah, 🤣🤣🤣, IT was a good review, for a good product, Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather, Not bad weather this year , in Central Queensland, Only low 30s, after some excellent rain, Cheers Bevan 🤠🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Hahahahahhaha

[@cgriggsiv]

Just to let you know that that tripod and bald head system was about $650 about 6-8 months ago And now I just looked at it it's over $1,500 I really hate it when you people all KZbinrs Do a product review of some sort And then the price goes out of proportion buy anywhere between three to six times higher than what it started off with

[@cgriggsiv]

I do like the fact that you chew with Pentax so do I But please stop promoting astronomical prices for these companies

[@charliemans6034]

lol kinda funny your telling us to go out and buy this tripod when it costs an arm and a leg.... yet you get to try it out for free lol :')

[@cassio2999]

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[@MattBishopPhotography]

Great

[@ccp8267]

😂 Gitzo is not Italian. It is a French company.

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Gitzo was originally a French company…quite a few years have passed since

[@DD23-1]

I was really trying to find an excuse for why this is a uniquely tripod and ITS NOT! Its exactly as the other Carbon Fiber tripods that you can get for $150-200! LITERALLY THE SAME EXACT THING!!! They straight up ROBBED their customers with this garbage! Its not innovative! Its exactly the same as the other cheap ones! Nothing on it is unique or patented! They just slapped an Insane price on it and People think its some special kind of quality! Smh! I hate companies that do this to the Customers and whats even worse is People out there knowing this actually, sit there lie to their followers for a small tiny paycheck which shows exactly how much they respect their own followers and their hard earned money!!! Whoever was thinking about buying this trash... SAVE YOUR $$$

[@MattBishopPhotography]

Do you actually own or have used a Gitzo Tripod?

[@chrisfetner332]

A lot of distraction. Hard to pay attention.